Birthwort: 1 definition
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Birthwort means something in biology. If you want to know the exact meaning, history, etymology or English translation of this term then check out the descriptions on this page. Add your comment or reference to a book if you want to contribute to this summary article.
Biology (plants and animals)
Source: Google Books: CRC World Dictionary (Regional names)1) Birthwort in Common names is the name of a plant defined with Aristolochia clematitis in various botanical sources. This page contains potential references in Ayurveda, modern medicine, and other folk traditions or local practices.
2) Birthwort in English is also identified with Aristolochia saccata It has the synonym Aristolochia cathcartii J.D. Hooker (etc.).
3) Birthwort in North America is also identified with Trillium erectum It has the synonym Trillium erectum L. var. album Pursh (etc.).
Example references for further research on medicinal uses or toxicity (see latin names for full list):
· Medical Flora (1828)
· Plantae Asiaticae Rariores (Wallich) (1829)
· The Flora of British India (1886)
· Monatsberichte der Koniglich Preussischen Akademie der Wissenschaften zu Berlin (1859)
· Acta Biologica Cracoviensia, Series Botanica (1974)
· Fl. Bor.-Amer. (1803)
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Ends with: Indian birthwort.
Full-text (+98): Ishvari, Vishapaha, Indian birthwort, Arkamula, Rudrajata, Ikali, Itikam, Iyavari, Cilantikkoti, Neya, Icatecatti, Icuraver, Icurakkovai, Pokkinatuppi, Amutakkoti, Perunkilanku, Carcukati, Iccuramuli, Cavakkilanku, Icuramuli.
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Bhesajjakkhandhaka (Chapter on Medicine) (by Hin-tak Sik)
Medicines (a): Roots (Mūla) < [Chapter 4 - Medicinal Substances in the Chapter on Medicine]